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Customer reviews for Westinghouse iGen5000DFc 5000 Watt Remote Electeric Start Dual Fuel Inverter for
Westinghouse iGen5000DFc 5000 Watt Remote Electeric Start Dual Fuel Inverter
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Sep 27, 2022
Reviewer name: Dbknac
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Nice generator

Generator is quiet and makes electricity like it should. I like the ability to run on propane. Things I would improve. 1. A larger access door to oil side. Door is small making it difficult to access to check oil level. I accidentally added too much oil, instructions warned that there may be some oil. I was slowly removing the oil drain and came to the conclusion that I may not be able to get the drain plug back in quickly because of the tight space so changed my tactic and opted to pull oil back out the fill hole with a fluid extractor. Thinking the extractor may be a cleaner way to change the oil. 2. It would be helpful if there were bolt down tabs to secure the generator to a tray on the back of an RV. Looking forward to using this generator

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Apr 13, 2024
Reviewer name: 2buck
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Excellent product!!

This generator started right up and ran perfectly. I was so glad I made this purchase as we had a power outage that evening. Kept my freezer and fridge running plus gave us some lighting. Worked so well that I am going to purchase and install a transfer station so during the next outage the transition from power company to generator is seamless. A Great Product!!

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Jul 29, 2021
Reviewer name: MOCOLOCO
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great for RV power

I haven't had this long enough for a long time review but in the short time I have used this IGEN 4500 dual fuel I am very pleased with the features it has. I plan on using this with propane exclusively, but like that I can also use it with gasoline. The remote start and shut off is a great feature. This is a quiet generator that kicks up and down smoothly for power demand. Output scale on the front panel is a great feature also. This also works my 3500 BTU A/C unit, fridge if you don't have a propane option, and your hair dryer and curling irons. ( important stuff when dry camping)

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Nov 21, 2019
Reviewer name: EdtheEngineer
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Relatively quiet and quick response time

The unit was easy to set up and everything worked as designed. I ran load tests on the unit and found it to respond well to small air conditioner compressor load changes. I am using it to power certain appliance at my home during power outages in California. There has been no problem in powering up my electronically controlled appliances such as my smart refrigerator, computers, and big screen TV, room air conditioner etc. The unit is relatively quiet and I love the efficiency mode. It is a good size unit for essential backup power. Minor complaint is that is does not have a 240VAC connection and the 30A power outlet is a three wire system (120VAC). This makes it a bit unconventional when connecting to a power transfer switch cabinet. I also wish it came with a longer propane hose for connecting to a tall 125 gallon propane tank. The hose supplied is generally used with a 5 gallon propane tank. Also it is not to be left out in the rain, so I will need to build an open air cover for the unit.

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May 4, 2020
Reviewer name: JJ77
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Sharp edges and off center

So far it's good haven't really used it but it is quiet . The openings for the battery and oil openings are like razor blades they could have smoothed out the plastic. The oil drain plug is almost impossible to get to. They could have just made the opening a bit bigger or moved it to the left.

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Nov 1, 2019
Reviewer name: Bodyman1
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Poor Performance

I purchased this generator in May 2019 and it has stopped starting either remote or otherwise. The rip cord handle fell off, I never used the handle! The fuel float is broke and when I started it with gasoline, all of the gasoline came pouring out of the bottom of the unit! Several other issues, too many to name.

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Jun 28, 2022
Reviewer name: Dogg
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Operation

Had this generator for about 25 days. Been on one camping trip. Had an issue when it arrived with minor cosmetic damage due to shipping. Had to manually adjust the choke because it was sputtering on initial start up and run. Had a little problem with being able to read the oil level due to the oil cap being a yellow color and oil being new and clean. But one the initial issues were addressed it ran great and powered my camper off grid for three days on one tank of gas and a half a propane tank.

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Jun 12, 2021
Reviewer name: Allan W.
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Does the job

I've only had it for 2 days but I'm already pleased with it. I thought we'd run out of fuel after a few hours of the AC running on it but it lasted all day, that was a nice surprise because our AC isn't exactly energy saving. The remote start/shut off works from 20-30 feet away as long as there's a clear line of sight, perhaps more but I haven't tested that yet. The handle and wheels were a nice touch for portability. Overall I think it was a good purchase for us.

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May 21, 2020
Reviewer name: GeneratorJoe
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Just what I was looking for

Needed an inverter with hugher capacity and low noise, since my neighbors are very close. Very happy with this one - started right up first time and easy to add oil and charge battery. Noise level was at conversation level, and powers all the loads I need in a storm or loss of home power. Great purchase and best of breed.

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Feb 20, 2021
Reviewer name: arhodes94
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Nice inverter

Bought for power outage and travel trailer usage. Somewhat rough idle initially, hopefully will settle after break in. No issues with start up and automatic choke though and consistent voltage so far. Excited to use with travel trailer this spring summer

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